Philipp Elementary School serves 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
98%
9%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
59%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Philipp Elementary School?
156 students attend Philipp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Philipp Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philipp Elementary School?
Philipp Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philipp Elementary School offer ?
Philipp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Philipp Elementary School part of?
Philipp Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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